Mauryan Empire MCQs for Patwari
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Patwari — Ancient Period — Mauryan Empire
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Question 1 of 20
Consider the following statements regarding the 5th Major Rock Edict: 1. It mentions the appointment of Dhamma Mahamatras. 2. It gives details about the Kalinga War. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Question 2 of 20
Which ruler mentioned in the Hathigumpha inscription was the King of Kalinga during Ashoka's invasion?
Question 3 of 20
Which pillar of Ashoka features a single 'Natua Bull'?
Question 4 of 20
The 'Nigali Sagar' pillar inscription records which activity of Ashoka?
Question 5 of 20
Which of the following sites in Rajasthan has yielded a Minor Rock Edict of Ashoka?
Question 6 of 20
According to the notes, which of the following is NOT a cave name in the Barabar Hills?
Question 7 of 20
Which sect did Bindusara follow?
Question 8 of 20
Match the location of Folk Art findings with the corresponding object: List-I (Location) A. Parkham B. Bulandibagh C. Dhauli D. Besnagar List-II (Object) i. Yaksha Statue (Manibhadra) ii. Rock-cut Elephant iii. Yaksha Statue iv. Dancer / Chariot Wheel
Question 9 of 20
Which of the following describes the shaft of Ashokan pillars?
Question 10 of 20
The inscriptions of Ashoka found at 'Mansehra' and 'Shahbazgarhi' are in which script?
Question 11 of 20
Match List-I (Source) with List-II (Caste of Mauryas) and select the correct answer using the codes given below: List-I A. Jain and Buddhist Literature B. Brahmin Literature C. Mudrarakshasa (Vishakhadatta) D. Romila Thapar List-II i. Vrishal (Low born) ii. Kshatriya iii. Vaishya iv. Shudra
Question 12 of 20
Which of the following Stupas was constructed using white marble?
Question 13 of 20
State-controlled prostitutes in the Mauryan administration were supervised by the state and known as:
Question 14 of 20
What was the interest rate charged for maritime traders (sea voyages) during the Mauryan period?
Question 15 of 20
The 'Trimukhi Yaksha' (Three-faced Yaksha) statue was obtained from which location?
Question 16 of 20
Which statement regarding Megasthenes' view on Indian society is INCORRECT?
Question 17 of 20
What was the function of the official called 'Dauvarik' in the Mauryan Central Administration?
Question 18 of 20
The 'Manibhadra' Yaksha statue was discovered at which place?
Question 19 of 20
Consider the following statements about the Sarnath Pillar: 1. It has four lions sitting back to back. 2. The abacus features an elephant, a bull, a horse, and a lion. 3. The Ashoka Chakra on it has 24 spokes. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Question 20 of 20